Sanguisorba minor


Common name(s): salad burnet


Description: perennial; a useful culinary herb with ornamental appeal. Lacy, fern-like leaves grow from a basal rosette and taste like cucumber!


Height: to 18 in. Spread: to 10 in.


Position: full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil


Uses: culinary- dressings, salads, soups, sauces and as a garnish


Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below


Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought